Mitsubishi 1989 Galant, Service Manual

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GENERAL
Vehicle Identification
Theft protection label
For
parts
For
replacement parts
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
1. The vehicle safety certification label is attached to face of
left door pillar.
2. This label indicates Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
W.R.), Gross Axle Weight Rating (G.A.W.R.) front, rear and
Vehicle Identification Number
ENGINE MODEL STAMPING
1. The engine model number is stamped at the front side on
the top edge of the cylinder block as shown in the
following.
Engine model
Engine displacement
2.0
(122
2. The engine serial number is stamped near the engine
model number, and the serial number cycles, as shown
below.
THEFT PROTECTION
order to protect against theft, a Vehicle
Number is stamped in, or attached as a label the
following major parts of the engine and transaxle.
as as
main outer panels:
Engine cylinder block, Transaxle housing, Fender, Door, Quar-
ter panel, Hood, Trunk lid, Bumpers
In addition, a theft-protection label is attached to replacement
parts for the body outer panel main components, and the same
data are stamped into replacement parts for the engine and the
transaxle.
Cautions regarding panel repairs
1. When repainting original parts, do so after first mask-
ing the theft-protection label, and, after painting, be
sure to peel off the masking tape.
2.
The theft-protection label for replacement parts is
covered by masking tape, so such parts can be painted
as is. The masking tape should be removed after
painting is finished.
The theft-protection label should not be removed from
parts or replacement